IPL 2025 RCB vs KKR Prediction : IPL 2025 is set to resume, and the first match will see Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) take on Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
This is match number 58, crucial for KKR to keep their playoff hopes alive, while RCB aims to maintain their strong run.
In this article, we share the IPL 2025 RCB vs KKR prediction, pitch report, and weather forecast, so let’s start this article.
KKR vs RCB Pitch Report
The pitch at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru is a batting paradise, with flat surfaces and short boundaries making it easy for batters to score big runs.
Fast bowlers may get early swing, but spinners often struggle due to dew in the evening during the second innings.
Teams chasing have an advantage, and the average first-innings score is around 190.
Weather Forecast
On May 17, 2025, Bengaluru is expected to have warm weather with temperatures around 29°C. However, there’s a minimum chance of rain, which could affect the game.
Humidity will range between 60–70%, and dew is likely to impact bowling in the second innings.
Head-to-Head Record
RCB and KKR have faced off 35 times in IPL history, with KKR leading with 20 wins to RCB’s 15. KKR has dominated recently, winning four of their last five meetings, including the IPL 2025 opener on March 22, 2025, where RCB chased 175 to win by 7 wickets.
At Chinnaswamy, RCB has a slight edge, winning 7 of 12 matches due to home advantage.
Dream11 Team for RCB vs KKR
- Wicketkeeper: Phil Salt (vc)
- Batters: Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Venkatesh Iyer
- All-rounders: Sunil Narine (c), Andre Russell, Liam Livingstone, Krunal Pandya
- Bowlers: Varun Chakravarthy, Josh Hazlewood, Harshit Rana
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IPL 2025 RCB vs KKR Prediction
RCB is in a top form right now. KKR, however, has struggled, with five wins and six losses in 12 matches, sitting sixth and fighting for playoff survival.
Chinnaswamy’s batting-friendly pitch suits RCB’s strong lineup, led by Virat Kohli and Phil Salt. KKR’s spin duo of Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy may pose a challenge, but RCB’s home advantage and form make them favorites.
If RCB bats first, they’ll need to score over 200 to defend, given the chasing advantage.
